Cary Magazine

Aug 1, 2024 | carymagazine.com | David McCreary

A proper feature of Herons, the top-tier, AAA Five-Diamond restaurant situated inside Cary’s luxurious Umstead Hotel & Spa, simply must include the driving force in the kitchen. Indulge us for a bit here as we shine a well-deserved spotlight on Steven Devereaux Greene, the seasoned executive chef who has spent more than a decade helping to make lasting memories for the establishment’s guests.

Mar 1, 2024 | carymagazine.com | Erica DeLong

By this point in the year, with the holidays long behind us and summer still a few months away, I’m itching to go somewhere! It’s my birthday month, and I’m always more interested in experiences than tangible gifts, so an adventure is a must. I’ve requested to swim with sharks in Florida (again), and this time my husband says he will be staying ashore with the kids. Thankfully, here in North Carolina, you don’t have to go far to find your next adventure.

Mar 1, 2024 | carymagazine.com | L.A. Jackson

When springtime arrives in all its visual glory, I occasionally cross The Big Pond to catch European gardens at their seasonal floral finest — and I’m rarely disappointed. Recently, I took a trip to the Netherlands, where flowering plants from fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs are, simply put, national institutions. And in the Netherlands, the belle of the spring-bling ball is Keukenhof Gardens (keukenhof.nl), with its 80 acres annually displaying over 7 million bulbs.

Jan 2, 2024 | carymagazine.com | Erica DeLong

A new year means it’s the perfect time to reset our minds and start 2024 on sturdy ground. A healthy mind is essential for overall well-being, and I’ve found several ways to boost mental clarity and mood. Give them a try and make 2024 YOUR year!PRACTICE MINDFULNESS: Mindfulness is being fully present in the moment and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I know it may sound silly, but being truly aware of your thoughts is key.

Jan 2, 2024 | carymagazine.com | L.A. Jackson

A southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) in full bloom on a hot, sultry summer day is quite a pleasant sight to see. But why wait until it gets steamy and sticky to see such a pretty display? There is a maverick band of magnolias that can’t even wait for the chilly air of a waning winter to exit the garden before they start flaunting their flowers.